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Then why not simply go through special needs and do it properly.
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Acknowledged the next business day. Submitted with a letter from my broker confirming ownership and a copy of my bookings. One was for August and the other not until April of 2023. When I simply sent my CClub number and a copy of last broker statement never acknowledged.
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Several TA sites show bookable cabins. None show everything as TAs block groups of cabins and they are shown as unavailable until a few weeks before sailing when unsold cabins are released back to Celebrity.
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Long shore excursion vs Short docking time
Arizona Wildcat replied to DrSammy's topic in Celebrity Cruises
If this is a ship's excursion then no problem. The ship will wait as it did for our group to return. We arrived back about 2 hours late and were "assisted" on board. Saw others on a private tour be left behind. You might need to dine at Oceanview or a later time or even miss a meal - heaven forbid. Just remember shore excursions are being pieced together and often have missing or incorrect information. As an example, the April 15 night TA to Amsterdam showed Southampton with a London excursion with airport dropoff. Maybe for those who were unhappy and did not want the last 3 nights? -
Summit Boston-Canada 9/11-9/21 Notes From Onboard
Arizona Wildcat replied to 5:00_Somewhere's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Thank you for your summary. A couple things: We are in far northern New Brunswick- the leaves are probably another 10 days from showing much color. There are lots of things to do in St. John including the historic City Market, Loyalist House, #2 Fire House and the incredible provincial museum. All a short distance from the pier. St. John has only 1 gangway because of tidal fluctuations. Passengers on Summit have been quarantined in their own cabins for at least 3 cruises as the cruise is full! Emailed with a crew member who indicated staff are still having issues getting visas etc. Also some are leaving due to heavier than regular workload and issues with passengers. A couple of these were on the internet discussing rude passenger behavior. Sad . Summit was short some 200 staff for their August TAs with lots of new crew. Assume the situation has not changed much. -
Question regarding pre-cruise Covid testing via proxy
Arizona Wildcat replied to txflood33's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Really? ArriveCAN is great. You complete the app ONCE with your information. Then on subsequent trips just update the entry point and date. Takes one minute. All your details are saved. Makes entry a breeze. -
Question about On Point Covid rapid testing
Arizona Wildcat replied to nicky6425's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I made mine 30 days ahead the first time. In August made the appointment the day before. Getting an appointment has never been difficult. We tested using wifi from Iceland. Fast and easy. -
Celebrity Excursion in Grand Cayman
Arizona Wildcat replied to Ekelley8804's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Lots of discussion on the ports board. -
Lots of questions asked repeatedly. Summit was revolutionized just before covid. Thus everything looks very new. Whether you like the new version is a personal opinion. Summit is short staffed and the last few cruises are at capacity. Thus are there drink waiters walking about looking to sell a drink? Sometimes, but not often. At peak times dining and kitchen staff are beyond maxed out. Many staff are new are getting up to speed will require time and some patience from those cruising. The dining experience is the only clear change with lots of moves toward less expensive cuts of meat and fish. Specialties one was accustomed too might not be on the menu. Simply put, in August when all ships went into service the number of crew per ship dropped at the same time the number of passengers in many cases doubled. The rest needs no explanation.
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You are looking at the wrong documents. Check out your invoice from your TA and your Celebrity confirmation. I see similar notices about buying a drink package on every cruise. Makes no difference I already have it. Just a generic solicitation.
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Agree the cans are hard to open, but the cans have a soft liner in the cap and reseal quite well.
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Wait times for seating at Blu, is this normal?
Arizona Wildcat replied to keifernny's topic in Celebrity Cruises
How can Blu be overbooked? Recently on Summit they simply told suite guests no as short staffed. Have never had an issue waiting at 7:30 or later. 6:30 was different. -
CheckMyTrip - Is this of any real use??
Arizona Wildcat replied to dlh015's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I used it once. Think that says it all. I put it in the category of doing my complete on line checkin. I give it one or two tries then check in at the pier bringing the required documents. As for "luggage tags", lots easier to have the porters tag at the pier. Heavier airline plastic tags last cruise. -
Doesn't matter whether Celebrity, Princess, HAL or Royal. Give them one try to complete online check in. If it fails simply take your confirmation from the cruise line (and TA) to the pier. Most issues are with software on our computers. I always try printing mine at a library or other such location. Easier.
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You are very limited. Thursday morning before 9am would likely be the last chance. FWIW with only 5 days except for a bit of dry cleaning, why bother?
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You miss the point of ArriveCAN app. It allows one to enter passport, personal and vaccination data ONCE. You then simply insert date and port of entry each time you enter Canada. Takes 2 minutes. Makes customs and border crossing very fast. Not sure what your drug comment has to do with ArriveCAN.
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You must book your cruise/residefrom those countries. Has nothing to do with where the ship goes.
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If you look and sound unwell then they check further. Nothing different from before covid. Getting on board when one is sick is pretty silly.
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Luggage tags are the last page of your edocs. FWIW do not stress over them. Just take your luggage to the port and they will tag them there.
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The cruise ship already sent the manifest to the port authorities. The manifest has your passport details. If there was an issue you would be notified usually before embarkation. The manifest is sent out about an hour before sailing. Only takes seconds to verify everything with computers today.
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What is so complicated? You need to complete ArriveCAN to enter Canada. Doesn't matter how. .car, walking, airplane. You then need to enter your details again for your cruise. Oy takes a minute the second time as your basic data is saved. When we spent time in Point Roberts WA and went to a store we crossed into Canada each time. EVERY trip we simply updated the app. You do not usually need to show the app because the ArriveCAN info is tied to your passport and Canada matches that with the Ship's Manifest.
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ArriveCAN Nightmare & Random Testing
Arizona Wildcat replied to realnice46's topic in Celebrity Cruises
You certainly had problems with your WiFi connection. Understandable. You were upset and entered some possibly incorrect data into ArriveCAN. All you needed or still need to do is login to the ArriveCAN app and enter the data again. All your personal data such as vaccination and passport will be there. Takes a couple minutes. Have not heard any issue with ArriveCAN yet. As for Canada selecting you for a covid test, that policy has been in place for some months. You simply needed to provide them a copy of the same negative test you showed the cruiseline. For others with WiFi issues would it be less stressful to simply pay for a bit of data when overseas? We paid $4.75. for 19 minutes of time to guarantee we could complete our proctored covid test and get the results.